JOHN

Hello, my name is John Marques. I was born and raised in Venezuela. I obtained my B.S. in Mass Communications from Middle Tennessee State University in 2002. Soon after, I worked as a missionary for 3 years and then joined DELL computers doing Sales & Support.

In 2009, I obtained my insurance license and worked with USAA for 4 years serving the military and their families. In 2013, I was recruited by Florida Farm Bureau Insurance, where I grew my knowledge of Commercial and Life Insurance.

I now run Preferred Florida Insurance as Managing Partner. As an entrepeneur myself, I take pride in helping small business owners with all their insurance needs!

I live in Palm Bay, FL. My beautiful wife Cheri and I have 4 kids, one of which works with us now. (see Lilly’s bio). I love going to the beach, playing piano and going on walks with my wife and our dog Biscuit!

ASHLEY

Hello, my name is Ashley Fragata. I was born in California and made my way over to Florida in 2012. I got to know John in 2019 when we went on a missionary trip to Tanzania, Africa. That was quite an adventure! My insurance journey started in 2021 when John asked me to join the agency.  I started as an assistant and then transitioned to General Lines Agent which is my current role full time.

I am married with two kids and two crazy dogs. When I am not working, I enjoy playing World of Warcraft with my family or some other online game. We are a gamer family! I love watching movies or listening to music. I also love YouTube painting! If you don’t know what that is…I watch someone else paint and then try to paint along…horribly.

I believe in helping as much as I can and doing what it takes to make sure my clients have the coverage they need. Feel free to reach out to me directly at 407-259-4668 or ashley@preferredfloridainsurance.com

LILLY

Hi, my name is Lillian Rodriguez-Marques but I go by Lilly. I grew up in Central Florida but recently moved to the Melbourne Area. I am loving the beach and all the experiences of being somewhere new. After I graduated High School at the top of my class, I decided to get into the insurance business as soon as I could (thanks dad for the opportunity). I started out as Agency Assistant and after a few years of working in the industry, I passed the 220 General Lines exam! I am looking forward to building my book of clients with the agency from now on as a full-time agent.

In my free time, I enjoy writing all types of literature and am currently working on my first Epic Fantasy Novel. I hope to have it published by the end of 2026. I will always do my best to serve each client I interact with at any capacity with the best care and providethe best coverage possible on an individual level. You can email me directly at lilly@preferredfloridainsurance.com

RAUL

Raul has called Central Florida home for over 35 years. With more than 15 years of service in the mission field, he has traveled to over 23 countries, dedicating his life to helping people and making a meaningful difference wherever he goes.

A devoted family man, Raul has been happily married to his wife, Vanessa, for over 25 years. He is the proud father of four children and a grandfather to one grandchild. His strong, family-centered values guide both his personal life and professional work.

As a dedicated insurance agent, Raul is committed to helping individuals and families protect what matters most. He believes strongly in honesty, integrity, and personalized guidance, providing trustworthy service that clients can rely on. Raul is passionate about building lasting relationships that give his clients confidence, security, and peace of mind.

When he’s not working, Raul enjoys the outdoors and spending quality time with his family. You can email Raul at raul@preferredfloridainsurance.com